Historical Sites

Historical attractions and sites in and near Clarksville, Virginia

Historical Sites In and Around Clarksville, VirginiaFounded in 1818, the City of Clarksville and surrounding area is filled with exciting and informative pieces of the history of the area and of our nation. From the Prestwould Plantation (pictured at left) built in the late 18th century to the recently completed Mecklenburg County Veteran's Memorial Monument, centuries of fascinating historical information await you in Lake Country!

Clarksville

Clarksville Historical District and Walking Tour – Take the historical walking tour and see 62structures in Clarksvillethat are listed in the historical register; tour maps available at the ChamberOffice.

Clarksville Regional Museum –801 West Street.Clarksville Museum filled with artifacts of theClarksville area, including a Tobacco room, a Buffalo Lithia Springsroom, and a typical sewing room. Collection of arrow heads and antiqueagricultural implements. Thursday - Saturday 12 to 4 PM.Sunday 2 to 4. Open Sunday April 27 Admission Free. http://www.clarksvilleregionalmuseum.com

Mecklenburg County VeteransMemorial Monument - dedicated to the men and women of Mecklenburg Countywho lost their lives while serving in the Armed Forces protecting us and ourfreedom ... World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam,Desert Storm and Iraq.Located at the intersection of Highway 58 and Highway 15 South in front of the Clarksville Fine Arts Center. Open year around.

Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center & Museum – Experience the NativeAmerican Living Culture. Open year round. 434-374-2210

Prestwould Plantation – Built 1794-95 by Sir Peyton Skipwith, Baronet& Lady Jean Skipwith. Admission. Open April 15-October 31, Mon – Sat (12:30-3:30), Sun (12:30-3:30) or by Appointment.434-374-8672

Rosseechee Springfield Museum – Indian Artifacts and Local History. 289 Tisdale Lane, Clarksville VA 23927.434-374-5929, fax: 434-374-8216

Boydton

Boyd Tavern – A National Historic Landmark constructed in 1790. Open by appointment only.434-738-6344

Buffalo Junction

Buffalo Springs Wayside – Mineral water springs. In 1895 the water sold for$5 a dozen half-gallon bottles. It’s free to the public today. Located ¼ mile off USHighway 58, approximately 7 miles west of Clarksville.

Chase City

MacCallum More Museum & Gardens – Gorgeous five-acre gardenfilled with cultivated & wild flowers and herbs highlighted by stonewalls.Museum houses many exhibits including Indian artifacts. 603 Hudgins Street, Chase City, VA 23924. 434-372-3483

South Hill

South Hill Model Railroad Museum – Located in the renovated railroad depot downtownSouth Hill and features two operating HO Scale model railroad displays.434-447-4547.
Virginia S. Evans Doll Museum – Exhibits more than 500 dolls, some dating back tothe 1860’s. 434-447-4547

Tobacco Farm Life Museum of Virginia – A life-style and activities of the farm familyduring the early 1900’s and offers displays on the production of tobacco fromseed to market, including methods of planting, handling, curing and selling.434-337-2551